Arroz Festivo

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ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup mushrooms, washed and sliced
  • 8 ounces ham, cubed
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup skin-on whole almonds, finely chopped
  • 2 cups white rice, rinsed well in cold water
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup water
  • Fresh parsley, finely chopped for serving

Method

  • Step 1

    Add olive oil to a medium pot. Cook mushrooms until juices have released, about 5 minutes. Transfer the mushrooms to a small bowl and set aside

  • Step 2

    Using the same pot, crisp ham until lightly golden, 3-5 minutes. Add onion, cook together for 3 minutes. Stir in garlic paste, turmeric, and brown sugar. Season well with salt and pepper.

  • Step 3

    Add carrots, cook 5 minutes until tender. Stir in orange zest, raisins, and almonds.

  • Step 4

    Stir in rice, orange juice, and water. Bring to a simmer and cover pot with a lid. Cook for 18 minutes. Turn off heat and remove lid. Let sit untouched for 10 minutes. Use a fork to fluff up rice.

  • Step 5

    Stir in parsley and reserved mushrooms, adjust seasonings. Serve immediately.